28 teachers selected among more than 35,000
educators nationwide for their dedication to the children they
serve
LAKE
OSWEGO, Ore., May 6, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- KinderCare Learning
Companies® (KLC), a leading provider of early
childhood education and child care, would like to celebrate,
acknowledge and thank all 35,000 teachers nationwide across its
more than 2,400 early childhood programs during Teacher
Appreciation Week (May 6-10).
"Our teachers are at the heart of our high-quality early
childhood programs. They're the ones who bring education to life
for their children in their care each and every day and we want to
recognize and honor their dedication and hard work and the positive
impact they have on the daily lives of children," said Dr.
Marquita Davis, Chief Academic
Officer, KinderCare Learning Companies.
As an additional highlight to Teacher Appreciation Week, KLC
will celebrate 28 teachers from across the U.S. for the
company's first annual Educational Excellence Awards. The award
recognize the best teachers across KinderCare's family of brands
for their passion and commitment to the children they serve.
"These are teachers who go above and beyond every day," said
Davis. "To the children, they are their superheroes and biggest
fans, leaving a lasting impression on each child who enters their
classroom. We encourage families, whether they're in KinderCare
programs or not, to join in the celebration and thank a teacher in
your circle this week."
The 2024 KinderCare Learning Companies Educational Excellence
Award winners are as follows:
- Desiree Aguilera,
West Covina, Calif.
- Grace Aydt, Ellisville, Mo.
- Jenica Barger,
Auburn Hills, Mich.
- Maria del Rosario
Bennett, Washington,
D.C.
- Tianna Bonner,
Portsmouth, Va.
- Megan Bragiel,
Robbinsville, N.J.
- Melissa Briones,
West Allis, Wis.
- Katy Decuir, Beverly Hills, Mich.
- Yesenia Del Carmen,
Rockford, Ill.
- Margaret Dill,
Westmont, Ill.
- Saderia Frisby,
Duluth, Ga.
- Hailey Geibel,
Cranberry Township, Pa.
- Ashley Henderson,
Lake Oswego, Ore.
- Rainee Huang,
Wellesley, Mass.
- Vilma Iraheta,
Carlsbad, Calif.
- Kimberly Jacobson,
Schaumburg, Ill.
- Binish Lakdawala,
Canton, Mich.
- Pamela Lindsey,
Houston, Texas
- Christina Long,
Frederick, Md.
- Jacqueline Orcutt,
Seekonk, Mass.
- Candice Reid,
Arvada, Colo.
- Aubrie Seek, Bothell, Wash.
- Darcy Sexton,
Shakopee, Minn.
- Kathy Shelton,
Greensboro, N.C.
- Michelle Shipley,
Powell, Tenn.
- Deysi Suarez De Aguirre,
Katy, Texas
- Karen Tharrington,
Raleigh, N.C.
- June Wisowaty,
Aberdeen Township, N.J.
The awards include professional development opportunities, an
annual membership with the National Association for the Education
of Young Children (NAEYC) or the National Afterschool Association
(NAA), and cash awards for the winning teacher and their
program.
KLC employs more than 35,000 teachers and staff nationwide. From
those 35,000, more than 500 were nominated for the inaugural
Educational Excellence Awards, which is the first award of its kind
for the company since 2020. The 28 winners were selected based on
written applications and an interview process.
As an award-winning company that received the Gallup Exceptional
Workplace award for the eighth year in a row – one of only two
current organizations worldwide to receive this award eight years
in a row – KinderCare is always looking for more passionate
educators to join the team. To learn more and apply, please visit
our website.
About KinderCare Learning Companies®
A leading provider early childhood and school-age education and
care, KinderCare builds confidence for life in children and
families from all backgrounds. KinderCare supports hardworking
families in 40 states and the District of
Columbia with differentiated flexible child care solutions
to meet today's dynamic work environment:
- In neighborhoods,
with KinderCare® Learning
Centers that offer early learning programs for children
six weeks to 12 years old and with Crème de la Crème
School®, which offers a premium early education
model using a variety of themed classrooms;
- For work, wherever employees work, offering customized
employer-supported child care benefits at more locations than any
other provider, and
- In local schools,
with Champions® before and after-school
programs.
KinderCare programs meet the highest standards, validated by
independent, third-party evaluation including:
- Gallup, measuring workforce engagement,
- National Association for the Education of Young
Children, ensuring individual early learning center
quality,
- Cognia, accreditation for before- and after-school
programs
- BRIGANCE® and TerraNova®
assessments of children's academic progress and achievement,
and
- WELL Health-Safety Rating™, validating health and safety
practices in our facilities.
Headquartered in Lake Oswego,
Oregon, KinderCare operates more than 2,400 early learning
centers and sites. In 2024, KinderCare earned its eighth Gallup
Exceptional Workplace Award – one of only two current organizations
worldwide to achieve this milestone for eight consecutive years. To
learn more, visit KC-Learning.com.
Contact:
media@kindercare.com
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